Contenders: meaning, definitions and examples
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contenders
[ kənˈtɛndərz ]
in a competition
People or things competing to win a prize or a title.
Synonyms
challengers, competitors, rivals
Examples of usage
- The contenders for the championship are all strong this year.
- There are several contenders for the position of team captain.
in a political election
Candidates running for a political office.
Synonyms
aspirants, candidates, hopefuls
Examples of usage
- The contenders in the upcoming election have different platforms.
- The contenders are currently campaigning in different districts.
Translations
Translations of the word "contenders" in other languages:
🇵🇹 candidatos
🇮🇳 प्रतिद्वंद्वी
🇩🇪 Kandidaten
🇮🇩 kandidat
🇺🇦 кандидати
🇵🇱 kandydaci
🇯🇵 候補者 (こうほしゃ)
🇫🇷 candidats
🇪🇸 candidatos
🇹🇷 adaylar
🇰🇷 후보자들
🇸🇦 مرشحون
🇨🇿 kandidáti
🇸🇰 kandidáti
🇨🇳 候选人 (hòuxuǎnrén)
🇸🇮 kandidati
🇮🇸 frambjóðendur
🇰🇿 үміткерлер
🇬🇪 კანდიდატები
🇦🇿 namizədlər
🇲🇽 candidatos
Word origin
The word 'contender' originated from the Middle English word 'contenden', which in turn came from the Latin word 'contendere', meaning 'to strive, compete'. The term has been used for centuries to refer to individuals or groups competing for a prize, title, or position, whether in sports, politics, or other fields.
See also: contend, contender, contending, uncontended.